THE AMERICAN RULE PROVIDES THAT EACH PARTY BEARS THEIR OWN LEGAL FEES AND COSTS UNLESS OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY STATUTE OR AGREEMENT. CALIFORNIA FOLLOWS THIS RULE AND SECTION 1717 OF THE CIVIL CODE ALLOWS FOR THE AWARD OF LEGAL FEES TO THE PREVAILING PARTY IF THE DISPUTE IS OVER A CONTRACT CLAIM. AN EQUINE BILL OF SALE SHOULD INCLUDE AN ATTORNEYS’ FEE PROVISION IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.

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